Samuel Paparo

Samuel Paparo

military United States

Admiral Samuel Paparo is a high-ranking officer in the United States Navy, currently serving as the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He has been vocal about the rising military threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea, particularly in relation to Taiwan. Recently, he warned that the extensive military exercises conducted by China's People’s Liberation Army could be a cover for potential invasion plans. Paparo has emphasized the need for the U.S. to enhance its military capabilities and adapt its procurement processes to better respond to these emerging threats.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
256,024
Power
10,298$
Sentiment
6.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 5 6.20 0.51% +20% 23,816,775 146,415 $670,000 4,119$
Denmark 2 6.00 0.11% +0% 5,792,202 6,635 $350,000 401$
United States 1 7.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 76,586 $21,000,000 4,859$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,810 $2,700,000 748$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 10,196,709 5,370 $240,000 126$
Slovakia 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 5,459,642 2,209 $110,000 45$
Totals 11 444,153,990 256,025 $25,070,000 10,298$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Admiral Samuel Paparo warned that China’s aggressive military actions toward Taiwan have increased significantly. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan ‘core interest’ of US: defense minister

Taiwan Taiwan: Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the US Indo-Pacific Command, made remarks about the need to support Taiwan's telecommunications infrastructure. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Cable sabotage shows need to support Taiwan, monitor Taiwan Strait: Paparo

Taiwan Taiwan: Paparo, the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, reiterated the concept during a Congressional hearing in Washington. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan and the US preparing a ‘hellscape’ strategy

Portugal Portugal: The head of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, Admiral Samuel Paparo, confirmed that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men in eastern Ukraine. 5

Público: Mais de 100 cidadãos chineses que combatem pela Rússia na Ucrânia são mercenários | Guerra na Ucrânia

Slovakia Slovakia: Samuel Paparo confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured two men of Chinese origin in the east of the country. 6

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Ukrajina Rusko Online: Číňania bojujúci za Rusko sú zrejme žoldnieri bez väzieb na vládu

United States United States: Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned that China's military actions around Taiwan are not just drills, but 'rehearsals.' 7

Fox News: China escalates military drills around Taiwan: not a 'rehearsal' warns commander

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Adm Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, warned that military support from China and North Korea to Russia poses a security risk. 6

The Guardian: China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander | US military

Taiwan Taiwan: US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo warned about Beijing's aggressive maneuvers around Taiwan. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Pentagon vows stronger defense ties with Taiwan

Denmark Denmark: Samuel Paparo, head of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region, confirmed that Ukraine captured two Chinese citizens fighting for Russia. 6

Politiken: 155 kinesiske borgere kæmper for Rusland

Denmark Denmark: Samuel Paparo, the head of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region, confirmed that Ukraine captured two Chinese citizens fighting for Russia. 6

Politiken: Rusland rekrutterer kinesiske borgere til krig i Ukraine